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Monthly Archives: April 2013

My head, this week, is full of ice-cream, rather than quilts, as I plan my daughter’s 10th birthday ice cream sundae sleepover party next weekend! (Help!) I had such good intentions, this past weekend, of actually getting my quilts tops finished, and perhaps sandwiched to show you this week. Instead, I have added little […]

Before today’s offering, I would like to congratulate Simone for claiming my Cath Kidston remnants from last week’s post. They are in the post! When I started Saturday Sharing, I was excited to share sites that I already loved and followed on a regular basis. Those done, the weekly post required a little more research. I […]

Until fairly recently, I have managed all my quilting to date using tools that I already had or templates that I have made. The one thing I did buy, after cutting 262 squares for my children’s memory quilts with scissors (ouch), was a rotary cutter and mat. Boy, did that make things easier. If you […]

Not so smug . . . .! I have been following Emma’s blog for some time with just a hint of smugness . . ..after all, I’ve seen her stash of fabric and how it has taken over her studio! But that was before I agreed to write this ‘guest’ blog and had to make […]

Tea cosy/tea cozy? Anyway, here is the tutorial that I promised last week. Don’t be daunted – it’s really quite simple, only 4 bits of fabric and it looks fantastic. Read through the instructions a couple of times to understand them before starting. Here’s what you will need: Outer fabric – cotton or linen / Lining fabric […]

I was happy to have been able to use up some more stash last week, creating my secret project. It has now arrived at its destination, so I can unveil …. I made this cozy for Louise at Make It Yours to say a huge thank you for looking after us so well on the 3D animal […]

The sunshine here this weekend prompted a burst of productivity in the studio – things long overdue. The mending basket was emptied, trousers were hemmed, buttons were sewn on and projects (poncho cushion) were completed. I made some more pot holders… tutorial to follow… and I finally ordered some lovely moo minicards. […]

What a visual feast of Infinite Variety I bring to you today. Does that ring bells for anyone? During my app search yesterday, I came across perhaps THE most visually arresting quilting site yet. An amazing, daring, joyful and philanthropic gift from a lady who loves quilts, to New York City. The Infinite Variety: Three […]

The stories and the history of quilting interests and fascinates me as much as the process itself. In making a quilt, I feel part of that history, the community of people who invest time to create the beautiful stories and useful items that will long outlast their maker. I feel totally peaceful when I am […]

This will be my next stash busting tutorial. I can’t show you yet, because it is going to be a gift, but have a guess by all means! I will post it up over the next few days, hopefully with a photo of the recipient with it. I have finally finished all the blocks for […]